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magnetization

/ˌmægnɪtɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does magnetization mean?

noun

The process of magnetizing something, or the state of being magnetized. The process of aligning the magnetic moments of atoms or molecules in a material, resulting in a net magnetic field.

Example

"The magnetization of the iron core caused the compass needle to align with the Earth's magnetic field."

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